Nikitin NV-4
Nikitin · Soviet Union · first flew 1936 · light aircraft
The Nikitin NV-4 was a two-seat amphibious aircraft produced in the USSR in 1936.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane amphibian
- Single tractor engine
- Two-seat layout
It is a biplane amphibian 8.7 m long with a span of 10.5 m.
Specifications
- The Nikitin NV-4 has a length of 8.7 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1936. It was designed by Vasilii Vasilyevich Nikitin and powered by a 100 hp M-11 engine.
Variants
Only one NV-4 was built.
Where you'll see it
It had an endurance of 4 hours and a ceiling of 3,500 m.
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